Turn the Lights Off (Tally Hall song)

"Turn the Lights Off" is a song by American rock band Tally Hall. It was initially released as the tenth track for the band's second album, Good & Evil on June 21, 2011, and was later released as a 7" vinyl single by Needlejuice Records on August 26, 2022. The song received a resurgence of popularity in the early 2020s due to virality on social media platforms like TikTok. This extended commercial success culminated in November 2025 when the song was officially certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Composition "Turn the Lights Off" features lead vocals from guitarist and lead vocalist Joe Hawley along with backing vocals from bassist Zubin Sedghi and guitarist Rob Cantor.

Release and reception The song was released as a part of the band's second studio album as the tenth track. Upon the album's release, Alex Young writing for Consequence (formerly Consequence of Sound) described the song as "playful" and noted "One can truly have fun when their creative lyrics are mashed with feverish keys and layered vocals (...)".

The song then became popular due to a resurgence in the band's popularity driven by trends on social media platforms like TikTok, leading to a sudden spike in streams on Spotify, quickly gaining over 100 million streams. As a result of this sudden popularity, on November 25, 2025, along with "Hidden in the Sand", the song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for exceeding 500,000 certified units.

Music video In October 2011, Tally Hall released the only music video in support of Good & Evil, this being "Turn the Lights Off". It was directed and animated by Drew Morkis. It has amassed over 20 million views on YouTube.

Certifications

Track listing

Personnel Credits adapted from the linear notes of Needlejuice Records vinyl single and their repressing of Good & Evil.Tally Hall (2022). "Turn the Lights Off" (7" vinyl single linear notes). Needlejuice Records. Catalog No. NJR-113

Tally Hall

Joe Hawley – vocals, guitar Rob Cantor – vocals, guitar Zubin Sedghi – vocals, bass Andrew Horowitz – keyboards Ross Federman – drums

Additional contributors

Tony Hoffer – production Todd Burke – recording Wren Rider – studio tech Angel Marcloid – mastering (single) Drew Morkis – cover artwork (single) Brandon Brown – layout (single)

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